Architect

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural and design practice in Belfast seeks a delivery-focused architect to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio in industrial projects and will contribute to various stages of project delivery. The role offers opportunities for collaboration across studios and a supportive work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Practice-funded cash health plan

Excellent annual leave allowance

Employer pension contributions

Bike to Work scheme

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Approximately 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical knowledge with a focus on project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of projects at various RIBA/RIAI work stages.
• Support the team in delivering high-quality logistics and distribution buildings.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Motivated

Creative

Flexible

Education

ARB/RIAI-registered architect

Job description

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Our client a leading architectural and design practice based in Belfast, employs over fifty professional, technical, and support staff, offering expertise across a broad range of sectors. Their portfolio spans from modest refurbishment projects to critically acclaimed buildings in the province.

Committed to innovation and quality, their services extend into planning, master planning, urban design, and interior design, with a strong track record in workplace design creating dynamic and functional work environments.

Description:

Permanent, full-time roles are available, with a particular opportunity for a technically strong, delivery-focused architect to join the Belfast studio. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in industrial and process-driven projects, including logistics and distribution buildings, as well as manufacturing facilities. With a strong portfolio in this sector and a pipeline of opportunities, we are looking for an architect to support the team and help deliver these projects. Specific aviation experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on a range of projects at various RIBA/RIAI work stages.
• Contribute technical expertise and delivery-focused skills to industrial and process-driven projects.
• Support the team in delivering high-quality logistics, distribution, and manufacturing buildings.

Skills & Experience Required:

• ARB/RIAI-registered architect with approximately 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical knowledge, with a focus on project delivery.
• Experience in statutory approval processes.
• Construction detailing ability and specification writing skills.
• Familiarity with Building Regulations and British/European Standards.
• Interest in industrial, logistics, and process-driven projects.
• Specific aviation experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, creative, and flexible, able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to lead a design team.
• Opportunities for cross-studio collaboration with teams in London, Dublin, and Manchester.
• Applicants must meet legal work eligibility requirements for Northern Ireland, the UK, or the Republic of Ireland.
• A valid driving license is required.

In return our client offers a great working environment and competitive package including:

• Practice-funded cash health plan for medical and wellbeing support.
• Excellent annual leave allowance to promote work-life balance.
• Employer pension contributions to support long-term financial security.
• Bike to Work scheme to encourage sustainable commuting.
• Flexible working policy to accommodate the evolving work environment.

Their commitment to employee wellbeing and career growth ensures a supportive and rewarding workplace.

For more information please apply with your CV and portfolio (Max 10mb)

*Where we indicate a band of PQE for a role, this indicates how long we would expect an architectural professional to take to gain the level of experience required in an appropriate context. It does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE who can demonstrate that they have acquired the relevant experience.

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